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Earthquakes Near Gillette, Wyoming 82718 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 82718 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Gillette, Wyoming

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Gillette, Wyoming in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 82718 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Gillette, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Gillette

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 1 / 100

Some seismic activity near Gillette. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M0.5, 240 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M0.5, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 1242 days ago
Tracking Area
Gillette
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Gillette

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M0.5 		Not felt 60 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 240 mi 2:29 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Gillette

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Gillette has recorded 4,079 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.3 on Sep 2, 2017, located 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho. On average, the area experiences approximately 299 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4079 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010020030001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 216 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 187 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 231 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 166 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 117 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 183 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 202 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 188 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 192 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 240 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 181 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 226 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 243 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 203 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 171 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 214 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 192 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 233 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 187 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 225 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 64 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 216 events, Energy: 15.0M2007: 188 events, Energy: 13.2M2008: 232 events, Energy: 13.7M2009: 168 events, Energy: 14.1M2010: 121 events, Energy: 31.8M2011: 185 events, Energy: 11.0M2012: 203 events, Energy: 17.7M2013: 189 events, Energy: 32.9M2014: 192 events, Energy: 22.0M2015: 240 events, Energy: 22.4M2016: 183 events, Energy: 35.0M2017: 227 events, Energy: 17.4M2018: 243 events, Energy: 13.9M2019: 203 events, Energy: 15.9M2020: 171 events, Energy: 13.1M2021: 215 events, Energy: 13.4M2022: 193 events, Energy: 12.9M2023: 234 events, Energy: 17.7M2024: 187 events, Energy: 11.4M2025: 225 events, Energy: 13.9M2026: 64 events, Energy: 4.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.3
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
Sep 2, 2017
Avg Noticeable / Year
127
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
M5.0 Sep 10, 2017
9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho
M4.9 Apr 15, 2010
9 km NE of Randolph, Utah
M4.8 Mar 30, 2014
22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming
M4.8 Aug 27, 2016
4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming
M4.8 Sep 21, 2013
20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Gillette, Wyoming

What Gillette residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏢 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Gillette. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Gillette, Wyoming

Was there an earthquake in Gillette today?

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Gillette in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Gillette?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 82718. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Gillette.

What is the earthquake history for Gillette, Wyoming?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Gillette area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 82718.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Gillette?

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